West Palm Beach Hit and Run Accident Lawyers

The Driver Left. Your Right to Compensation Did Not.

A hit and run accident strips away the one thing most injury claims depend on: a known, accountable driver. Frankl Kominsky West Palm Beach hit and run accident lawyers understand how quickly that moment unfolds—and how devastating the aftermath can be.

One moment you are in downtown West Palm Beach, waiting at a red light on Okeechobee Boulevard, or pulling out of a parking lot near CityPlace. The next, you are injured, disoriented, and watching taillights disappear. The shock is immediate. The fear that follows, the sense that the person responsible may never answer for what happened, is just as real.

That fear is understandable, but it is not the end of the story. Florida law provides multiple paths to compensation for hit and run accident victims, even when the driver is never identified. PIP coverage, uninsured motorist benefits, and third-party liability claims each offer potential recovery depending on the facts. 

Frankl Kominsky West Palm Beach hit and run attorneys represent accident victims across and Palm Beach County. We investigate these cases aggressively, pursue every available source of compensation, and fight to hold fleeing drivers accountable when they are found. 

Call (561) 800-8000 now for a free consultation, available 24/7 in English, Spanish, and Creole.

Can a Hit and Run Accident Victim Recover Compensation in West Palm Beach?

Even if the at-fault driver is never identified, Florida law allows injured victims to recover compensation through Personal Injury Protection (PIP), uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, and other available insurance policies. 

A West Palm Beach hit and run accident lawyer can help identify all possible sources of recovery and build a claim quickly before critical evidence disappears.

Why Choose Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers after a West Palm Beach Hit and Run Accident?

Hit and run cases demand a different kind of urgency. Evidence disappears quickly. Surveillance footage overwrites. Witnesses move on. The window to build a strong case is narrow, and our team treats every hour after the crash as critical.

Immediate Evidence Collection

We dispatch investigators to the scene, identify nearby surveillance cameras, contact businesses along the route, and coordinate with law enforcement. In past hit and run cases across Palm Beach County, our team has recovered dashcam footage, doorbell camera recordings, and traffic camera images that helped identify the fleeing driver.

Multiple Recovery Strategies

When the driver is found, we pursue a liability claim against their insurance. When the driver remains unidentified, we turn to the victim's own PIP and uninsured motorist coverage to recover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We evaluate every policy in the household to identify the maximum available coverage.

Local Knowledge of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County

Our attorneys know which intersections along I-95, US-1, Southern Boulevard, and Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard are hotspots for hit and run crashes. We know which businesses near those corridors are most likely to have exterior cameras. That local familiarity accelerates the investigation when time matters most.

Call (561) 800-8000 now for a free consultation, available 24/7 in English, Spanish, and Creole.

The Challenges Hit and Run Victims Face and How We Overcome Them

The driver who fled created a problem. It is our job to solve it. These are the obstacles our clients face most often and the strategies we use to address them.

• The at-fault driver is unknown: We coordinate with the West Palm Beach Police Department, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, and the Florida Highway Patrol to access crash reports, witness statements, and any surveillance evidence collected during the criminal investigation.
• Surveillance footage is disappearing: Our team sends preservation letters to businesses and property owners within hours of intake, before automatic overwrite cycles erase the recordings.
• PIP benefits are running out: Florida's $10,000 PIP limit is often exhausted quickly after a serious hit and run accident. We identify uninsured motorist coverage and any additional policies that may extend the available benefits.
• The insurer is undervaluing the claim: Insurance companies sometimes treat hit and run claims as lower priority because the at-fault driver is absent. We reject inadequate offers and build the case to its full value, whether the at-fault driver is identified or not.
• The victim is a pedestrian or cyclist with no auto policy: Hit and run victims who do not own a vehicle may still access PIP and UM coverage through a household member's policy. We review every available policy to find coverage.

Each of these challenges has a solution. The key is acting quickly enough to preserve the evidence and the coverage options before they expire.

Who Qualifies for Legal Help After a Hit and Run Accident in West Palm Beach

If you were injured in a hit and run accident in West Palm Beach or anywhere in Palm Beach County, you may have a viable claim. The following situations commonly support legal action.

• Drivers struck by a fleeing vehicle: Whether the crash occurred on I-95, in a residential neighborhood, or in a commercial parking lot, the injured driver may pursue PIP, UM, and third-party claims.
• Pedestrians hit by a driver who fled the scene: Pedestrian hit and run cases are among the most devastating we handle. The injuries tend to be severe, and the victim often has limited information about the vehicle. We work with law enforcement and surveillance evidence to identify the driver whenever possible.
• Cyclists struck during a hit and run: Bicycle accidents involving a fleeing driver frequently result in catastrophic injuries. Our attorneys pursue every available policy and, when the driver is found, every applicable liability claim.
• Passengers in vehicles involved in a hit and run: If you were a passenger and the at-fault driver fled, multiple insurance policies may apply, including the driver's policy, your own household coverage, and the fleeing driver's policy if identified.
• Family members who lost a loved one in a fatal hit and run: Under the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act, fleeing the scene of a fatal crash is a first-degree felony carrying a mandatory minimum of four years in prison. On the civil side, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim against the driver and their insurer.

Our attorneys evaluate each case during a free consultation to determine which claims apply and which insurance policies may provide coverage.

Types of Hit and Run Cases We Handle in West Palm Beach

Hit and run accidents take many forms. The legal strategy depends on the type of crash, the severity of the injuries, and whether the fleeing driver is eventually identified.

Vehicle-on-Vehicle Hit and Run Crashes

These are the most common hit and run accidents on Palm Beach County roads. The fleeing driver may have rear-ended the victim, run a red light, or caused a sideswipe collision before leaving the scene. In many cases, partial license plate information, vehicle damage transfer, or witness descriptions lead to identification.

Pedestrian Hit and Run Accidents

According to FLHSMV data, Florida recorded over 97,000 hit and run crashes in 2024 alone, with pedestrians and cyclists accounting for a disproportionate share of the fatalities. In Palm Beach County, approximately 28 percent of all crashes are classified as hit and runs. Pedestrian victims face the highest risk of severe injury and the greatest difficulty identifying the driver.

Bicycle Hit and Run Accidents

Cyclists struck by hit and run drivers along routes such as Southern Boulevard, Flagler Drive, and the Lake Trail often sustain traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, and fractures. Our attorneys pursue claims against every identifiable source of coverage and, where the driver is located, file suit to recover the full scope of damages.

Parking Lot Hit and Run Incidents

A driver who strikes a parked vehicle or a pedestrian in a shopping center lot and leaves without providing information may face criminal charges and civil liability. Parking lot cameras frequently capture these incidents, and our team moves quickly to secure that footage.

Fatal Hit and Run Accidents

When a hit and run crash takes a life, the stakes extend beyond compensation. Our attorneys handle wrongful death claims for surviving family members while coordinating with the criminal investigation to identify and hold the driver accountable.

What Compensation May Be Available After a Hit and Run Accident

Even when the driver who fled is never found, Florida law provides avenues of recovery for hit and run victims.

Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

Under Florida Statute § 627.736, PIP coverage pays up to $10,000 for medical expenses and a portion of lost wages, regardless of fault. PIP applies to hit and run victims who carry the required coverage, but the 14-day deadline for seeking initial medical treatment still applies.

Uninsured Motorist (UM) Coverage

UM coverage is the most critical policy for hit and run victims. In Florida, a hit and run driver is treated as an uninsured motorist for UM purposes. If the victim or a household member carries UM coverage, that policy may pay for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages beyond the PIP limit.

Third-Party Liability Claims

If the hit and run driver is identified, the victim may file a liability claim against the driver's insurance for the full scope of damages, including pain and suffering, future medical care, and lost earning capacity. Our attorneys pursue identification of the driver through every available channel.

Wrongful Death Damages

Surviving family members of a hit and run fatality may recover lost support and services, lost companionship, mental pain and suffering, and funeral expenses. The specific damages depend on the family structure and the relationship of each survivor to the deceased.

Ask Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers About West Palm Beach Hit and Run Accidents

One Driver Ran. An Entire Legal Team Steps In.

Hit and run victims in West Palm Beach are left with injuries, medical bills, and the infuriating reality that the person responsible chose to drive away. That decision may have taken seconds. The consequences last for months or years. 

But the driver's choice to flee does not define the outcome. The legal options available under Florida law, combined with an aggressive investigation and a legal team that refuses to let a case go cold, define the outcome.

Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers is available right now, any day, any hour, to review your hit and run case. 

Call our Boynton Beach office at (561) 800-8000 for a free consultation in English, Spanish, or Creole. We do not collect a fee unless we recover for you.